Parag was caught vaping in the dressing room as visuals were circulated widely after being caught by cameras. The incident took place on Tuesday (April 28) as RR beat Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh, handing Shreyas Iyer and Co their first league defeat of IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Rajasthan captain Riyan Parag fined 25% match fees, one demerit point added after vaping row

RR skipper Riyan Parag hasn't been in best of the form, scoring just 81 runs in seven innings at an average of 13.50. In the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Parag scored 20 but failed capitalise on the start, but he feels that a big innings isn't far away.

IPL 2026 | 'Going through something': RR skipper Riyan Parag reveals reason of his poor batting form

In November, Sanju Samson was traded to CSK, with Ravindra Jadeja going in the opposite direction. This meant Samson would end his long association with the Rajasthan Royals, where he had served for 12 seasons across two spells.

IPL 2026: Riyan Parag hails Sanju Samson, says 'he is irreplaceable like Kohli or Rohit'

The move on Friday (Feb 13) comes ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season, which starts in the last week of March as Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2026: Riyan Parag officially named Rajasthan Royals captain, sees off competition from Ravindra Jadeja

Parag, since making his debut in IPL in 2019, has played all his career with the Royals. He also led the side in 8 matches last year with Samson out because of injury. The stint, however, ended with only two wins in those eight games but Parag did well with the bat.

IPL 2026 | Rajasthan Royals set to name new captain and it is not Ravindra Jadeja

While Ravi Boshnoi replaced Varma in the T20I squad for the ongoing New Zealand series, Shreyas Iyer was named Washington's replacement.

India could face ‘India-A’ in the T20 World Cup warm-up tie; Riyan Parag asked to prepare as backup - Report

While Jadeja is an option to lead the side, RR batter Riyan Parag is also one of the options. Parag, however, isn't thinking about the captaincy as of now but acknowledged that he's ready for the role if offered.

IPL 2026: Riyan Parag 'more than ready' for captaining Rajasthan Royals if offered

From Sanju Samson to Shaun Marsh, here's a look at 6 batters with highest individual score in losing cause in IPL also including Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, KL Rahul and Riyan Parag. Cricket | Sports | Photos

From Sanju Samson to Shaun Marsh, 6 batters with highest individual score in losing cause in IPL

Only five batters in IPL history have hit five sixes in an over, including uncapped India all-rounder and RR's stand-in captain Riyan Parag. Web Stories Sports | Cricket

From Riyan Parag to Chris Gayle 5 Batters to Hit 5 Sixes in an Over

Playing at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Riyan Parag entered record books by achieving the rare feat of scoring six consecutive sixes in T20 cricket. India News | Sports

IPL 2025: Riyan Parag hits 6 sixes in a row in KKR thriller, enters record books - Watch

Only five batters in IPL history have hit five sixes in an over, including uncapped India all-rounder and RR's stand-in captain Riyan Parag. Photos Sports Cricket

From Riyan Parag to Ravindra Jadeja, 5 batters to hit 5 sixes in an over in IPL

Cricket, Sports: The Rajasthan Royals' medical staff has not set a date for Sanju Samson's return. In his absence, Riyan Parag will continue to lead the side

IPL 2025: Injured Sanju Samson to miss game against RCB

Cricket, Sports: Despite RR dominating most part of the game, the match went right down the wire as the hosts suffer fourth consecutive defeat in ongoing edition of IPL

IPL 2025: I don't know, I blame myself: RR's Riyan Parag after loss to LSG

India News, Cricket, Sports: The incident after Kohli misplaced a shot in third over and Parag who was standing at long off ran to take the catch but dropped an easy one

IPL 2025: Fans troll Riyan Parag for dropping Virat Kohli's catch during RR vs RCB game

Cricket, Sports: Fans have repeatedly attempted to cross the lines of security to access the field during the games in this ongoing season as well

IPL 2025 | In the name of fans: Why we must respect cricketers' personal space

Cricket, Sports: After the game, the fans in attendance and even the ground staff looked forward to greeting Parag, who even obliged their request to click selfies.

IPL 2025: Riyan Parag throws phone, attitude at ground staff, fans slam RR captain for ‘rude behaviour’ – WATCH

Cricket, Sports: Riyan is the second captain penalised this season after Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya, who was fined for MI’s slow over-rate against Gujarat Titans

IPL 2025: After Hardik, now RR captain Riyan Parag penalised for slow over rate against CSK

Sports, Cricket, IPL: Rajasthan Royals have named Riyan Parag as their new captain for the upcoming season as regular skipper Sanju Samson struggles with fitness.

IPL 2025: Riyan Parag to lead Rajasthan Royals for opening three matches; unfit Sanju Samson to play as batter

SL vs IND: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav praises team mentality after Super Over win, says 'boys showed character'

SL vs IND 2024, 2nd T20I: Team India eyes series win after Suryakumar, Parag’s star show in opener

ZIM v IND 2024: Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag set for debuts in Harare T20I

India squad for T20I series vs Zimbabwe named: Gill to captain; Riyan, Abhishek and Nitish get call-ups

'I don't care...,' Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag opens up on India selection

Indian cricket in a nutshell - No T20 World Cup-bound player in IPL 2024 Final

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